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Spring break raises concerns over COVID-19 for schools

ATWOOD, Tenn. -- The good news for West Tennessee: COVID-19 cases are on the decline and schools throughout the region have had few issues going back in-person. But an upcoming spring break could complicate things. "COVID is still out there.…

Jackson-Madison County Library hosts road trip themed event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is asking families to join them on a road trip this spring break. The library is hosting the event Read Across America: The Literary Road Trip. The activity will start during spring break…

Civic Center, airport to serve as shelters on Wednesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to the threat of severe weather on Wednesday, March 17, the Carl Perkins Civic Center will be opened as a weather shelter, according to a news release from the city of Jackson. The Civic Center and…

Arkansas kidnapping suspect arrested in Bells

BELLS, Tenn. -- Multiple agencies from two states are investigating after an alleged kidnapping ended in Crockett County. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a female juvenile from Blytheville, Arkansas is believed to have kidnapped an adult woman at gunpoint.…

Gov. Bill Lee proposes legislation prohibiting Confucius Institutes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has introduced new legislation titled the "Transparency in Foreign Investment Act." Part of the legislation would prevent public universities from hosting Confucius Institutes, which are run by Hanban -- the Office of Chinese Language…

Health department moves to Phase 2a, 2b, 55+ for COVID vaccines

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has moved to scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Madison County residents in Phase 2a, Phase 2b, and ages 55 and older, according to a news release. Phase 2a includes: social services,…

Phipps Pharmacy to host J&J vaccine drive-thru in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Phipps Pharmacy announced in a news release they will be hosting a drive-thru clinic for the one-shot Jansen vaccine, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, on Saturday, March 20 beginning at 1 p.m. The pharmacy is located at…

Martin police celebrate officer's retirement

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are celebrating an officer's 26 years of service. Lt. Dean Brooks started his career with the Martin Police Department in 1994, according to a news release. He was eventually promoted to patrol lieutenant, and remained…

4 deaths, 4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. Those patients are: an 89-year-old man, who died Nov. 22, 2020 a 64-year-old man, who died Dec. 19,…

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